Ahmadinejad Retracts Proposed Ministers

Khabaronline, a website associated with Majles Speaker Ali Larijani, reports that Ahmadinejad has formally retracted his Cabinet propositions. This is the first step in proposing new Cabinet ministers for energy, welfare, and education — the three Ahmadinejad ministers that were rejected.

From Khabaronline (h/t New York Times):

According to the House of the People website, here is Ahmadinejad’s letter:

“Mister Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Majles

In peace. I would like to retract the proposed Ministers I had published as of September 6, 2009. I am requesting that you expedite the necessary actions to implement this in Majles. Obviously, I will introduce new Ministers according to Article 133 of the Constitution soon.”

According to the House o

f the People (ICANA) website, here is Ahmadinejad’s letter:

“Mister Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Majles

With peace. I would like to retract the proposed Ministers I published on 15 Sharivar 1388. I am requesting that you expedite the necessary actions to implement this in Majles. Obviously, I will introduce new Ministers according to Article 133 of the Constitution soon.”